I only wear collars for special occasions so I don't feel naked without one. I don't know how heavy/thick your collar is, but in the meantime, you can probably find a real for-cats collar in a dollar store (you can work another hole into it with a pin if it's too small). I have one, with a bell on it, and it's adorable. I like it better than the black leather one I have!
I can't wear regular collars because I have bad skin allergies to a lot of metals. We have to order mine special. We are going to get one from collar factory most likely, but we just spent a bunch of money on vacation and getting new phones. :(
I really want one from collar factory, I'm just kinda worried about how much metal is against the skin... and a lot of people seem to have trouble with their faux fur giving them reactions.
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Hey, how about tying a nice ribbon around your neck until you get your new collar? It's not a collar but it could be a reminder or a 'place holder'. Just a little piece of ribbon to help you feel comfy and safe.
I no longer feel so inolved with my collar anymore. I used to, but then after a foray into another site where I found a lot of BDSMers didn't live in the real world I began to 2nd guess my thoughts on a lot of things.
I understand the "symbolism" behind the collar, but I feel the same way about wedding rings. This supposed "symbol of our bond" is the same symbol everybody else has. Styles of course may be different, but it';s still the same symbol. However our bond is a lot different then their bond so why are we still wearing the same thing. Now I think I put more stock in the actual bond itself than in the symbol of it.
HOWEVER, I do very much cherish the little gifts he gives me because of the thoughtfulness behind them. So when one of them breaks, I do feel very sad (like my lovely little locking bracelet that he just gave me which broke shortly after). So, while the little leather collar we use at home doesn't really do much for me as far as a symbol, the permanent collar he's having made "just for me" will be much different. Not because it's a collar, but because it's a gift he made with me in mind.
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I understand how it is a symbol. I also have a ring that is engraved on the inside with our special saying. Master had it made for me on our 3rd anniversary. Yes, its a ring and everyone has a ring, but its special and personal. Its similar to my collar and I feel naked without it.
That's also the reason we're not rushing to get a collar to take its place. First of all, we want to make sure its something I can wear without a problem. We want it to be special but something I can wear every day. We spend a lot of time apart due to work and family members not being in good health and its a sweet reminder of where I belong. More of a comfort thing to me. I have play collars and stuff I can wear but they're not the same.